Community Teamwork
Residential Counselor - Full Time Evenings
Community Teamwork, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Overview
Residential Counselor
Full Time Evenings - M-F 4PM-12AM
Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees, and we are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.
At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We offer:
Benefits
Pay: starting at $20.59
Casual work environment
4 weeks of Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
12 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Career advancement and professional development
5% contribution to your 401K retirement plan whether you participate on your own or not
Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
We have an opening for an individual to work in our Shelter Staff program. Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site, to provide life skills support to individuals who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations which include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach. Other responsibilities include: assisting with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program; providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies; overseeing security and safety; completing housekeeping duties; ensuring daily chores are completed; providing emergency crisis management to individuals.
Responsibilities
Assist with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program
Provide guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies
Oversee security and safety; complete housekeeping duties; ensure daily chores are completed
Provide emergency crisis management to individuals
Enforce safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals) strongly preferred
Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Excellent crisis management skills
Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection
Good attention to detail
Bilingual skills preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled
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Full Time Evenings - M-F 4PM-12AM
Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees, and we are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.
At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We offer:
Benefits
Pay: starting at $20.59
Casual work environment
4 weeks of Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
12 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Career advancement and professional development
5% contribution to your 401K retirement plan whether you participate on your own or not
Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
We have an opening for an individual to work in our Shelter Staff program. Residential Counselors are responsible for working closely with clients in a congregate emergency residential shelter site, to provide life skills support to individuals who are staying at the shelter. This position also provides oversight of site operations which include enforcing safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach. Other responsibilities include: assisting with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program; providing guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies; overseeing security and safety; completing housekeeping duties; ensuring daily chores are completed; providing emergency crisis management to individuals.
Responsibilities
Assist with screening, intake activities and orientation of new clients into the shelter program
Provide guidance and information to clients regarding the daily activity schedule, house rules and policies
Oversee security and safety; complete housekeeping duties; ensure daily chores are completed
Provide emergency crisis management to individuals
Enforce safety measures, program rules, and evening expectations using a trauma informed and client centered approach
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1 year previous experience working with individuals in need of social services (preferably low income individuals) strongly preferred
Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Excellent crisis management skills
Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection
Good attention to detail
Bilingual skills preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled
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